LECUONA, Ernesto (1895-1963). Cuba’s most important musician and its greatest composer. He gained worldwide fame as a pianist and composer. He composed over 600 pieces, mostly Cuban and songs for the stage and film. He performed outside Cuba 91916) in New York. In 1960, unhappy with Castro’s new regime, Lecuona moved to Tampa and lived his final years in the U.S. A great deal of his music was first introduced to the U.S. audiences by Desi Arnez. He influenced Latin America the way Gershwin influenced the U.S. Very important typed letter signed, in Spanish, one page, Dec. 1942. In this lengthy letter, Lecuona basically writes his biography, TALKS ABOUT HIS CONCERTS IN La Habana and lists some of the songs he wrote including the dates he wrote them. Those listed are: “Naci en la Habana, 1896”, “Siboney 1926”, “Say Si Si 1933”, and “You’re Always In My heart 1926” where he played in a concert Teatro National in the capital. He talks about 300 compositions and mentions “Rhapsody In Blue” of Gershwin with a Jazz Band and 36 professors in the Teatro Payret in the capital. A fabulous, rare letter in fine condition. Boldly signed.......................................SOLD